Do you remember the first time you’ve had your job interview? Nerve-wracking. Even though you’ve been fairly achieving in the other things you do in your life, there’s a certain indescribable feeling when it comes interviews. Some pass it with flying Colours. For people who get sweaty palms just thinking about job interviews, below are…
Workplace humour has a way of connecting people, building rapport, alleviating tension and building a funny work quotes on corporate culture. That humorous exchange of jokes, memes and posts has a motivational & inspirational effect that makes people happy. When people are happy, they look forward to work. They enjoy the casual banter with their…
When employees are motivated, they are excited to show up to work every day and contribute. They’ll help their coworkers when it’s needed. They’ll brainstorm new ideas and routinely go above and beyond. When they’re not motivated, it’s a whole different story. Work becomes dreadful, and they only do the bare minimum just so they…
You’ve decided to apply for temporary work. Maybe you’re ready for a change, like the idea of trying something new every few months, want a new challenge, or just can’t find the right permanent job. Regardless of the reason for pursuing temporary work, there are some drastic differences between “temp” and “perm” roles, and it…
Sell me this pen. Possibly the best sales one-liner in history. Haven’t heard it before? In the last ten years, I have seen more sales leaders use this question as part of their interview process to whittle out the can-dos from the can-nots. Why is the Pen Question Important in an Interview? The “Sell me…
Employers are clamoring to find people with the right skills and experience for their companies. But that doesn’t mean that getting your first job in engineering will be easy. Companies aren’t willing to take on just anybody. They want to find the best people possible to fill much-needed roles and proving that you’re the right…
Do you remember the first time you’ve had your job interview? Nerve-wracking. Even though you’ve been fairly achieving in the other things you do in your life, there’s a certain indescribable feeling when it comes interviews. Some stutter and some pass it with flying colours. For people who get sweaty palms just thinking about job…
As a job seeker, it’s important to prove that you can make an impact in your roles. Employers want to hire staff who make a difference and contribute to their success. So when writing your CV you shouldn’t just list your responsibilities within your roles; you should link them to results you have achieved also.…
Every several days or so, I get a short email or LinkedIn message from someone I am typically connected to on LinkedIn saying something along the lines of: “I’m looking for [this type of role]. Do you have anything for me?” and a CV/resume is attached. I wouldn’t mind so much if the person knew…
I often get asked what to do regarding networking when you’re working and you’re not looking for a job? A lot of people neglect their network when they start a new job and then it becomes harder to reach out to people you might not have spoken to in a while. I am not a…